Beatles legend’s ‘farewell tour’ in Oxfordshire for final gig

On Friday night (June 12), The Music of George Harrison – Farewell Concert brought the songs of the “Quiet Beatle” to a packed audience at the Kenton Theatre in Henley.

The show was performed by the All Things Must Pass Orchestra, a ten‑piece band devoted to Harrison’s music, which has been filling theatres with sell‑out performances since 2013.

For more than a decade, the Brighton‑based group, led by singer and multi‑instrumentalist Alex Eberhard, has focused on recreating Harrison’s distinctive sound.

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Their set draws heavily on the landmark solo album All Things Must Pass as well as Beatles favourites such as Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Here Comes the Sun and My Sweet Lord.

The Henley date formed part of the Orchestra’s final nationwide run, billed as a farewell tour after years on the road.

The band has announced that the 2026 shows will be the last chance for fans to see its full live tribute on stage.

On Friday, audiences in Henley were treated to rich three‑part harmonies, a horn section and a tight rhythm section designed to mirror the lush arrangements of Harrison’s recordings.

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The group aims to capture the spirit as well as the sound of the former Beatle, highlighting the reflective and often spiritual character of his songwriting.

Organisers described the farewell tour as both a celebration of Harrison’s catalogue and a goodbye to a live project that has run for more than ten years.

Fans who filled the historic Henley venue were urged to “join us one last time to honour the music, the memories and the journey” as the tour moves on to its remaining dates across the country.

George Harrison owned Friar Park in Henley from 1970 until his death in 2001, so the farewell show in the town carried an extra resonance for local Beatles fans.